Panasonic Aj Hd1700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Time code and user’s bit
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal
generated by the time code generator (time code
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) of the helical track.  This enables insert editing
to be conducted independently...

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Concerning the time code and user’s bit
Setting the external time code
1Set the VTR to the stop mode.
3If the video input has been set to HD SDI input or
INT SG, set  TC SRC on the  menu to
EXT-L, SLTC or SVITC.
F1
4If the video input has been set to SD SDI (when
the optional board has been installed), set  TC
SRC on the  menu to EXT-L or VITC.
F1
2Set  TC/CTL on the  menu to TC.F3
Cue time registration, preroll and
cue-up
(These functions work only on the HOME, PF1 and
PF2 screens.)
• Registration...

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Display position
The position of the characters superimposed on the
display can be changed using  (C HPOS) and 
(C VPOS) on the  menu and the ADJ
dial.
F3F2
Superimpose screen
The control signals, time code, etc. are displayed on
this screen using abbreviations.
TCR  
22: 
22: 
22: 
22
TV monitor
TCR  
22: 
22: 
22: 
22
TV monitorTCR  
22: 
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22: 
22 TV monitor 
Abbreviations
CTL:Control signal count value
TCR:Time code data recorded in the SBC area 
TCR.:Time code data recorded in the VAUX area...

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POWEROFFON
HEADPHONES
PUSH
LOCKFULL
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Display saving function
This function is provided to extend the service life of the
LCD monitor.  It starts up if none of the front panel
controls have been operated or the cassette tape has not
been run at all for about 5 minutes.
While the saving function is working, the LCD monitor
display goes blank, and the “EX” symbol appears on the
time code display area.
To release the saving function, operate a button or dial
on the front panel or issue a tape transport command
from the controller.  The...

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2Attach the outer member brackets to the rack.
Check that the height is the same for the left and
right brackets.
3Remove the four screws at the front used to attach
the left and right side panels.
4Attach the AJ-MA75P rack-mounting adapters
using the same four screws.
1Attach the inner members of the slide rails.  Refer
to the figure below for the positions where they are
screwed into place.  The unit can be mounted into a 19-inch standard rack
if the optional rack-mounting adapters...

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This VTR is equipped with an auto head cleaning
function which automatically reduces the amount of
dirt on the video heads.  In order to maximize the
VTR’s reliability, however, it is recommended that the
video heads be cleaned as and when appropriate.For further details on how to actually clean the heads,
consult with one of Panasonic’s service companies or
with your dealer.
Video head cleaning
Condensation occurs due to the same principle which
is involved when droplets of water form on a window...

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When a warning occurs in this VTR, the warning lamp
lights up.
When the DIAG menu is opened, a description of the
warning will appear on the front panel LCD area and
TV monitor.  Also, when an abnormal operation is
detected in this VTR, the AUTO OFF lamp lights up,
and a message appears on the time code display
area.
DIAG menu
This displays the VTR information.
The VTR information includes the warning information
and hour-meter (usage time) information.  The DIAG
menu appears on the front panel LCD...

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If “T&S&M” has been selected as the setup menu item
No.006 (DISPLAY SEL) setting, a message appears
in the mode display area whenever a warning or error
has occurred.  When a multiple number of errors have
occurred, the one with the highest priority is displayed.
Error messages
Priority Display and description
Higher
LowerError messages (see error message table):  When any
problem arises with the VTR’s operation, the AUTO OFF
lamp lights, and an error message is displayed.
INT SG:  If, when “INT SG”...

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Higher
Lower
Error messages
Display•Description
•VTR operation and remedial action
Warning messages
Error messages
Priority•Display
•Description
•VTR operation and remedial action
SERVO NOT LOCKED
This is displayed when the servo is not locked for 3 or more
seconds during playback, recording or editing.
VTR:Operation continues.
•Check the tape.  A tape recorded using a system which
does not allow playback may have been inserted
.
HIGH ERROR RATE
This is displayed when the error rate increases and...